Satungia - Daringbadi, Kandhamal
Satungia is a village situated in the Daringbadi tehsil of Kandhamal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Daringbadi and around 130 km from the district headquarters in Phulbani. Sonepur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Satungia village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Satungia is 417507. The village covers a total geographical area of 169 hectares and falls under the 762104 pincode. G. Udayagiri is the nearest town, located about 98 km away.
Satungia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the G. udayagiri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kandhamal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Satungia
According to the 2011 Census, Satungia village had a total population of 425 people, including 201 males and 224 females, living in 93 households. The sex ratio was 1,114 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 35.83%, with male literacy at 57.72% and female literacy at 16.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 410.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 425 | 201 | 224 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 104 | 52 | 52 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 410 | 196 | 214 |
| Literate Population | 115 | 86 | 29 |
| Illiterate Population | 310 | 115 | 195 |
Nearby Villages of Satungia
Satungia is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Satungia
Public transport in the Satungia is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from G. Udayagiri to Satungia is about 98 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Phulbani to Satungia is about 130 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Satungia
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Satungia village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Satungia
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Satungia village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Satungia
Where is Satungia located?
Satungia village is located in Daringbadi Tehsil, Kandhamal district, Odisha, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Satungia?
The Gram Panchayat of Satungia is Sonepur.
What is the pincode of Satungia?
The pincode of Satungia is 762104.
What is the population of Satungia?
Satungia had a total population of 425, including 201 males and 224 females.
How many households are there in Satungia?
Satungia had 93 households.
What is the literacy rate in Satungia?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Satungia was 35.83%. Male literacy was 57.72% and female literacy was 16.86%.